Brady Hoke says he has "great" relationship with Dave Brandon

Michigan coach Brady Hoke said Wednesday that Devin Gardner will be the Wolverines’ starting quarterback for Saturday’s game at Rutgers, and he also said that he and Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon have "a great relationship."

Hoke was peppered with questions about his relationship with Brandon at his regular Wednesday news conference. In a statement released by Michigan about injured quarterback Shane Morris at about 1 a.m. Tuesday, Brandon said Morris had "a probable, mild concussion." Monday morning, during his regularly scheduled media event, Hoke had said Morris didn’t have a concussion.

In addition, during his Monday media session, Hoke had said he had not spoken with Brandon. But the statement from Brandon said Brandon had "numerous meetings since Sunday morning to thoroughly review the situation that occurred at Saturday’s football game regarding student-athlete Shane Morris. I have met with those who were directly involved and who were responsible for managing Shane’s care and determining his medical fitness for participation."

Hoke was asked Wednesday if he felt he had been "hung out to dry" by Brandon.

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Brady Hoke said he did not understand QB Shane Morris was harm

As if there was not already enough heat on Michigan coach Brady Hoke, he’s hearing criticism for his handling of quarterback Shane Morris in the Wolverines’ loss to Minnesota.

Morris, who made his second career start Saturday, left the field on a cart following the match. He received a big hit — which appeared to be a hit to the head but was not called — after a pass effort early in the fourth quarter. He seemed to be somewhat dazed and undoubtedly was hobbling following the play. However he stayed in the match for another pass effort before he was replaced by Devin Gardner.

A few plays later, Morris went back to the match after Gardner lost his helmet on a run. He given away, then came off the field once and for all.

Hoke was inquired in his postgame news conference why Morris stayed in the match after he seemed to be damage.

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Brady Hoke said he did not understand QB Shane Morris was harm